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Photo credit: Darius Evans DME Imagery With two locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte FIT is a fitness company catering to the individual who desires a customized workout routine and an intimate environment. The services include personal training, group fitness, meal prep, and nutrition coaching. Overcoming her own battle with food, Founder Taylor Calamese combined her personal experience, knowledge, and passion to help others reach their individual health goals.

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Interview with CEO and Owner of Black Girls Run! Jay Ell Alexander

August 12, 2023September 17, 2023 Living In QueendomBlack Girls Run!, Jay Ell Alexander0 comment

(Photo credit provided by: Samia Minnicks Photography www.SamiaMinnicks.com) Black Girls Run! was founded in 2009 by Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks. CEO and Owner Jay Ell Alexander came on board as the PR Director in 2011 and purchased the company in 2018. That same year she also founded the Black Girls RUN! Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the organization. Jay Ell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a concentration in Journalism from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and a Master of Science in Strategic Public Relations from…

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Ways To Practice Self-Care

September 26, 2023September 27, 2023 Living In QueendomHow to practice self care, Self care and me time, Self care tips0 comment

We live in a society, an extremely Capitalist one at that, where self-care is not priortiized. We are taught to run oursvelves into the ground. We are taught that burn out is normal and to keep going and going . This leaves little time to take care of our wellbeing causing so much unhealthy stress and unhappiness. If you are ready to let go of that mindset and embrace that taking care of yourself is necessary, here are a few tips on ways to practice self-care.

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The Pressure To Be Strong

September 24, 2023September 30, 2023 Living In QueendomStrong Black Woman Schema, The Strong Black Woman0 comment

Black women are too strong, they don’t need men! Black women can do it all by themselves! I’m a strong Black woman! Strong, Strong, Strong…..but….what if you don’t want to be?

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They That Are Whole Need Not a Physician; but They That Are Sick!

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 Living In QueendomChristian walk, Christianity, Christianliving0 comment

Oftentimes, people feel they have to be clean before giving their life to Christ. All the junk in their life has to be thrown out. They need time to get themselves together and overcome shortcomings. The drinking habit has to be gone. The struggle with lust or addiction has to be gone. In their minds, they can’t come to Christ dirty so they put off coming to him because of not feeling presentable. However, this thinking is far from the truth.

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When You Remember Who God Is

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Living In QueendomBuilding up confidence, God's power0 comment

As a woman, I must confess that I have my insecurities and occasionally experience self-doubt. I especially dealt with this during my preadolescent years, and many of you probably can relate. It was an awkward time. I hated that I grew so fast, surpassing not only the other girls but also most of the boys in my school. My shyness and lack of self-assurance magnified the insecurities. Even in adulthood, traces of these former insecurities can be found, occasionally showing up again to undermine my confidence.

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The Importance of A True Friend!

August 31, 2023September 19, 2023 Living In QueendomFriendship, Importrance of friendship0 comment

It’s easy to forget the importance that friendship can have in our lives. Oftentimes the older we get, the fewer people we call friends. Typically children are quick to call their classmates and those around their same age friends. Even if they have only known that child for five minutes on the playground. By the time they are done running around and going down the slide, they are calling each other friends. However, as adults, the less we throw that word around and realize that friendship can be a little…

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A Breakup Doesn’t Mean You Have To Be Broken-Tips To Get Over A Breakup

August 23, 2023September 7, 2023 Living In QueendomHelp with getting over a breakup, Tips to get over a breakup0 comment

Love is not easy. As they say, breaking up is hard to do, but a lot of times it is for the best and there is no way around it. Just because you are going through a breakup, it doesn’t mean you have to allow yourself to be broken. There are plenty of fish in the sea, so let him go Queen! Here are a few tips to get over a breakup and move on.

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Do You Believe In The Importance and Power of Prayer?

August 16, 2023September 7, 2023 Living In Queendompower of prayer, Praying, Women of faith0 comment

Prayer is essential to a Christian’s life. What salt is to pepper, what peanut butter is to jelly, what collard greens is to cornbread, and if you are like my sister, it’s like hot sauce on everything! Prayer and a believer should go hand in hand.

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Do You Have a Hard Time Letting Go of Past Mistakes and Regrets?

August 6, 2023September 7, 2023 Living In QueendomHow to move on from the past, Moving on from past mistakes and regrets, Past Mistakes, Past regrets0 comment

Do you ever wish that you could take a big magic eraser and remove some of the choices you have made in life? The eraser would remove those bad decisions, mistakes, regrets and allow a redo. Unfortunately, those types of erasers do not exist. If they did they would fly off the shelves and never be in stock because someone would always be looking for one. They would also probably never go on sale. Although we cannot go back to the past physically, a lot of times we can allow…

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Positively Speaking About You! Why You Should Add Affirmations To Your Daily Routine

August 6, 2023September 25, 2023 Living In QueendomAffirmations, Affirmations for Christian women, Affirmations for women, Positive Thinking0 comment

Self-confidence and self-love are important for personal growth. There is power in words and what you speak over your life. The impact of our words are too often underestimated. You have the choice to use your words to build yourself up or tear yourself down. When you speak positively it can help to overcome negative thoughts and beliefs. Instead of relying on external validation, having a positive mindset and speaking affirmatively, can empower you to look within for the encouragement you need. Join the Queendom! Subscribe below to receive new…

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Where Is Your Confidence? Tips To Help Get It Back

July 31, 2023September 19, 2023 Living In QueendomConfidence, How To Get More Confidence0 comment

Life can knock us all down. Every Queen at one moment or another, has probably taken off her crown to regroup. Whether it’s a relationship that ended, not getting the promotion you wanted, or feeling like you are not where you want to be in life. It’s those kinds of moments that can make you lose confidence. However, if you don’t believe in yourself….who will? Getting that confidence back can make a difference in your life. It can motivate you to go after your dreams and goals. It can help…